20 Criminal Justice Vocabulary Words to Know


Remember back in elementary school when you would get the weekly vocabulary list to bring home and memorize the definitions and spellings? In our daily lives, we are constantly learning new words and phrases, and as a student studying or looking to study in the field of criminal justice, there are some need-to-know criminal justice vocabulary words. To assist you in learning more about the criminal justice system, we compiled a list of 20 criminal justice vocabulary words to know and understand before you graduate with a justice studies degree.

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